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7 of Annex B

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5.

The Requested Party shall promptly inform the

Requesting Party of any decision to refuse or postpone

assistance and the reasons for that decision.

ARTICLE 6

CONTENTS OF REQUESTS

1.

include:

In all cases requests: for assistance shall

(a)

the name of the competent authority conducting

the investigation or proceedings to which the

request relates;

description Of the nature of the

(b) a

investigation

Or

proceedings,

including a

summary of the relevant facts and laws;

(c)

the purpose for which the request is made and

the nature of the assistance sought;

(d)

the need, if any, for confidentiality and the

reasons therefor; and

(e)

any

time limit within which compliance with

the request is desired.